Band: Ghost
Song: If You Have Ghosts(Roky Erickson cover)
YouTube cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0RQnEET0f4
Tab is created based on the cover from the YouTube so all credit goes to him.
\ = Slide down
~ = Sustain note
p = Pull off
(0:21)
G|---------------------|----------------------------------------|
D|---------------------|----------------------------------------|
A|------------------5~-|--------------00000000------------------|
E|-12\-0-00~-----------|-----22222222----------22222222222222---|
(8) (8) (14)
(0:35)
G|-----------7--------------------------------------------|
D|---------7----------------7------------4------------4---| x2
A|---5--5-----------------7------------4------------4-----|
E|------------------5--5---------2--2---------2--2--------|
(0:50)
G|--------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------5--5----5~--------------0----2-------|
E|--0--0----0~------------------------2-------------2~----|
(1:04)
G|-----------7--------------------------------------------|
D|---------7----------------7------------4------------4---| x2
A|---5--5-----------------7------------4------------4-----|
E|------------------5--5---------2--2---------2--2--------|
(1:18)
G|--------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------5--5----5~--------------0----2-------|
E|--0--0----0~------------------------2-------------2~----|
Solo:
(1:32)
G|-----------7--------------------------------------------|
D|---------7----------------7------------4------------4---| x2
A|---5--5-----------------7------------4------------4-----|
E|------------------5--5---------2--2---------2--2--------|
G|-----------9--------------9------------7------------7---|
D|---------9--------------9------------7------------7-----|
A|---7--7-----------7--7---------5--5---------5--5--------|
E|--------------------------------------------------------|
G|-----------------------|
D|-----------------------|
A|----------0----2-------|
E|---2-------------2~----|
(2:01)
G|-----------7--------------------------------------------|
D|---------7----------------7------------4------------4---| x2
A|---5--5-----------------7------------4------------4-----|
E|------------------5--5---------2--2---------2--2--------|
(2:15)
G|--------------------------------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------------------------------|
A|-------------------5--5----5~--------------0----2-------|
E|--0--0----0~------------------------2-------------2~----|
(2:29)
G|-----------7----------------------------------------9---|
D|---------7----------------4------------7----------9-----| x7
A|---5--5-----------------4------------7------7--7--------|
E|------------------2--2---------5--5---------------------|
Outro:
(3:22)
G|-----------7--------------------------------------------|
D|---------7----------------4-----------------------------|
A|---5--5-----------------4------------7~-----------------|
E|------------------2--2---------5--5---------------------|
Created by: StealthWave
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Happy bassing:)!
| Bass Tabs |
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| Title |
If You Have Ghosts |
| Artist |
Ghost |
| Tablature Type |
ASCII Tab |
| YouTube ID |
4kNetd_lISI |
Interactive Bass Tab Guide
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Use these buttons to control the digital tab player.
| Symbol | Function |
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How to Read Bass Tab: A Beginner's Guide
1. Understanding the Basics
a. Strings:
Bass tab consists of horizontal lines representing the strings of the bass guitar.
The lowest-pitched string (usually the E string) is at the bottom, and the highest-pitched string
(usually the G string) is at the top.
b. Numbers:
Numbers on the lines indicate which fret to play on a specific string.
For example, if you see "3" on the E string, it means you should press down the third fret on the lowest string.
2. Reading Bass Tab Example
In this tab:
- Play the note on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Play the open E string.
- Play the 3rd fret on the A string.
- Play the 1st fret on the A string.
G|-----------------|
D|-----------------|
A|---------3-------|
E|---1-1---1---3---|
3. Playing Techniques
a. Hammer-ons and Pull-offs:
Hammer-ons are represented by an "h" (e.g., 5h7 means play the 5th fret and hammer onto the 7th fret).
Pull-offs are represented by a "p" (e.g., 7p5 means play the 7th fret and pull off to the 5th fret).
b. Slides:
Slides are often indicated by an "/" or "\\" between two numbers (e.g., 5/7 means slide from the 5th fret to the 7th fret).
